The moment K-pop fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived. BTS leader RM (Kim Namjoon) and member V (Kim Taehyung) completed their 18-month mandatory military service and were discharged on June 10th.
Cheers Echo at Chuncheon Base
Hundreds of ARMY (BTS fandom) gathered at the army base in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province to celebrate the two members' return. RM and V appeared in military uniforms, saluting respectfully to media and fans while sharing their thoughts.
RM served as a 'Private in the 15th Division Military Band' while V served as a 'Sergeant in the 2nd Corps Special Duty Team,' both completing their service with dedication. V gave fans a special gift by performing the 'Detective Conan' OST on saxophone at the discharge ceremony.
18-Month Break Transformed into Recharging Time
V shared after discharge: 'Through military service, I rebuilt my body and mind, and I want to run to ARMY as quickly as possible.' RM also expressed his determination: 'Now I will do my best as BTS's RM and return to society with style.'
In a live broadcast after discharge, RM revealed: 'For the past year and a half, I completely stopped creative activities and took a rest. This was my first time taking such a long break, and in some ways, it must have recharged me. Now that we're back, we'll make something fun and share it with you.'
Complete BTS Reunion Countdown Begins
With RM and V's discharge, BTS's complete reunion is just around the corner. Following Jin and J-Hope who were discharged last year, Jimin and Jungkook are scheduled for discharge on June 11th. Finally, when Suga is discharged on June 21st, all seven members will have completed their military service.
Commemorating their return, HYBE headquarters displayed a large banner reading 'We are back,' capturing global attention.
Meaningful Return Coinciding with 12th Debut Anniversary
This weekend is particularly meaningful as it coincides with BTS's 12th debut anniversary on June 13th. The discharged members are expected to celebrate with fans, raising ARMY's excitement.
Industry experts expect BTS's completion of military service to inject new vitality into the stagnant K-pop market. With K-pop album sales dropping 17.7% and streaming declining 7.6% last year, BTS's return is projected to positively impact the entire industry.
Solo Activities Also Shine Brilliantly
Even during military service, BTS members' influence remained strong. Jimin's solo track 'Who' charted on Billboard Hot 100 for 33 consecutive weeks, setting a new K-pop record, while RM's 'LOST!' won awards at various international film festivals.
Global Music Industry Watches the Reunion
BTS's last group album was 'Proof' released in 2022, and their last group concert was 'Yet to Come' in Busan in October 2022. The global music industry is watching their return to full group activities after about three years.
Music critics anticipate the synergy that BTS's individual experiences and maturity will create in group activities, analyzing that their return could open a new golden age for K-pop.
Members are expected to wrap up their individual solo projects before resuming group activities. Jin will start a solo fan concert tour in Korea, Japan, the US, UK, and Netherlands next month, with other members planning to engage in group activities after completing individual schedules.
The world eagerly anticipates what changes the complete return of BTS, the world's top K-pop group, will bring to the music industry.
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